SOLUTION: 4/9=x/18. solve for X

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Question 287011: 4/9=x/18. solve for X
Found 2 solutions by brucewill, richwmiller:
Answer by brucewill(101) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
%284%2F9%29=%28x%2F18%29
Now, simply cross multiply:
9x = 72
x = 8

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4/9=x/18
4/9=8/18
8/18=x/18
x=8